Kathleen Tindal – May’s Featured Member

1)What results have you seen from Pilates? (Expected and unexpected)

I have seen a lot of great results from consistently doing Pilates for just over one year at Rev. I have noticed my core has gotten stronger and my form doing the exercises have improved a lot allowing me to get the most out of the exercise. My balance has noticeably improved as well. This winter, I slipped on ice in my driveway. I firmly believe that I did not fall because I was able to balance with one leg while holding grocery bags! With my knee not bending fully, I’ve also noticed that I am able to do child’s pose better than I ever have in the past. And my short spine movement is pretty awesome now.

Pilates make me more aware of my muscles and posture during the day. I sit up straight as soon as I realize I’m slouching. When I walk, I try to use the glutes more. I’m always reminding myself to keep my shoulders in their socket. I enjoy playing golf and my golf swing and distance that I hit my ball has increased over the last year. I also was getting some lower back pain and I believe Pilates has made my back stronger and as a result, I no longer have pain.

3)How long have you been practicing Pilates and how did you find REV Pilates Gym?

I was practicing Pilates off and on for several years but stopped because the facility wasn’t fun and the location was not ideal for me, so I quit. I found Rev through Facebook and with the holiday special I joined in December 2017. I thoroughly enjoy Rev. The location is great for me and the instructors are a lot of fun and provide challenging classes. They always work with me to correct and improve my form and provide alternate forms if there is something that I cannot do, yet.

4)Tell us about you! Share your background, family, interests, etc.

I have lived in the area all my life. I attended Hayfield HS and went on to earn a soccer scholarship at Radford University where I majored in mathematics. I have been athletic all my life, playing soccer, field hockey, and track. I even played powder-puff football and ran a marathon in 3 hours 46 minutes. After college soccer, I participated in all women’s and co-ed soccer leagues. This finally took a toll on my knee and I was told I can no longer run, so I took up golf and walk as much as I can and thought Pilates overall would make me stronger. I work full time for the Department of the Navy at Joint Base Anacostia- Bollig where I am the Deputy Director for our Commands Strategy Office. I live in Burke with my husband, two children and our kitty Pepper. Sean (19) is attending George Mason University and Anna (16) is a junior at Lake Braddock SS.